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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.72, 1,057.22 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.72, 1,057.22 and 271.85 is: 407.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.72 : 1,057.22 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.72/1,057.22 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.72x = 1,057.22 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.72x = 287,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,399.97/704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.82

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